Target closes stores for Thanksgiving and shifts to early hours for Black Friday

Target will close all stores for Thanksgiving on November 28, marking its fifth consecutive year of this policy. The retailer aims to allow employees time with family and friends during the holiday. Starting on Black Friday, November 29, Target will open early at 6 am local time. Customers can also shop early on November 27, with regular hours, and take advantage of Black Friday deals starting November 24. From November 30 to December 23, Target will extend store hours from 7 am to midnight. The retailer is promoting its membership program and offering discounts on select items, including exclusive Taylor Swift merchandise.